Tips to Protect Yourself from Surgical Mistakes in New York
Surgical mistakes can happen, despite picking the best doctor in the best medical facility in town. Though surgeons and doctors have years of training and experience and take a great deal of care to avoid errors, they aren’t infallible. And sometimes they are simply negligent.
Cyclist dies after Flatbush hit and run last month
If you are a New York City resident who relies on public transportation to get around, you may try to mix it up a bit by riding your bicycle on the streets of the city. But unfortunately, doing so can put your health — and even life — at great risk.
Obstetrician ordered to pay $3 million over birth injury
Birth injuries occur in hospitals in New York and around the country far too often. In late September, a jury awarded $3 million on behalf of a boy who was injured during delivery. The incident occurred almost a decade ago.
Misuse of antibiotics rampant in long-term care facilities
The portion of the elderly population in New York that lives in long-term care facilities depends on caregivers to make effective medical decisions. A patient advocacy organization in a neighboring state has raised the alarm about the inappropriate use of antibiotics in nursing homes and the threat of antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Malignant tumors in or around the eye
When New York patients have cancer that has not yet been diagnosed, it can spread to other parts of the body including in or near the eye. However, these malignant tumors may not be diagnosed unless they affect the vision, become visible to the patient or cause the eye to be pushed forward.
Yes, you can file your own accident report with police
After you experience a car accident, whether you’re a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian, it is wise to call the police. This helps you in a number of ways. First a police officer who responds to the scene will create an official police report about the accident, which is often very helpful when pursuing a personal injury claim.
Can Dementia Misdiagnosis In New York Be Classified As Medical Malpractice?
Drunk Driver Hit Bikers, Causes Serious Injuries
Bicycle riders face a significantly increased risk of being hurt or killed in an auto accident when they are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle. A bicycle rider who is hurt, or the family members of a bicycle rider killed in a crash, should consult with a New York City car accident law […]
Diagnosing Merkel cell carcinoma
New York patients who are at risk for skin cancers should be on the lookout for Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare type of skin cancer that is known for spreading quickly throughout the body within a short time. Although it is rarer than melanoma, it has a higher mortality rate as it kills one in three patients while melanoma kills one in nine patients.
The Scary Truth About Spring Break Drunk Driving in New York
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 10,265 deaths in 2015 as a result of alcohol-impaired driving crashes in the United States – they accounted for nearly 29% (one-third) of all deaths related to traffic in the country. Of the 11,132 traffic deaths that involved children aged between 0 to […]